nm. insect, member of a group of very small invertebrate animals having segmented bodies and three pairs of legs, bug; very small animal which resembles an insect (i.e. spider)

n. (Port.=insecto) insect, feeler

(n.) = insect ; bug.
Ex: Results of experiments have indicated that because the beetles favour fleecy woollen material, this material can be used to trap insects in library book depositories.
Ex: In this videotape, students learn about the similar characteristics that all bugs share and compare them to their close cousins, the arachnids.
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* comedor de insectos = insect eater.
* insecto acuático = aquatic insect.
* insecto adulto = imago.
* insecto nocivo = insect pest.
* insecto palo = stick insect.
* insecto portador de enfermedad = insect vector.
* lucha contra los insectos = pest control.
* repelente contra insectos = insect repellent.
* repelente de insectos = insect repellent.
* repeler insectos = repel + pests ; repel + insects.
* transmitido por los insectos = insect-borne.

inseco, insecare, insecui, insectus
v. cut/incise; make incision in; make by cutting; cut into/up (L+S); dissect;